Srettha becomes the 30th prime minister of Thailand

23 Sept 05:19 Key points summarised by AI

Former real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin was elected as Thailand's 30th prime minister, securing 482 votes from a joint sitting of parliament and senators.
His Pheu Thai party formed a coalition government, including parties Srettha previously pledged to avoid, citing changed political circumstances and the necessity to improve the country's living standards.
Despite his lack of prior political experience, Srettha has committed to prioritizing the nation's economy and addressing inequality, aiming to inspire hope among young people.

Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds

Yesterday 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A recent NIDA poll indicates that a plurality of the public (30.38%) anticipates Kla Tham Party MPs will vote to support all 18 cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Respondents believe the Ministry of Interior (38.78%) and the Prime Minister’s Office (21.37%) will face the toughest questioning during the censure debate.
Economic issues, particularly alleged incompetence in addressing problems (34.27%) and the rising cost of living (25.88%), are cited as the primary concerns for the government during the censure.
The public holds high expectations for the Opposition's case, with 45.65% believing clear, concrete evidence will be presented against all 18 ministers, and 41.22% expecting substantial evidence against specific ministers.